Govt will provide full support to Commission for protection, promotion of human rights: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, October 18
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was called upon by Justice Lalit Batra, Chairman of the Haryana Human Rights Commission, who presented him with a copy of the Commission's Annual Report for 2024-25.
Commission members Kuldeep Jain and Deep Bhatia were also present during the meeting. The delegation presented a bouquet and a shawl to the Chief Minister as a gesture of courtesy.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister appreciated the efforts of the Haryana Human Rights Commission for ensuring speedy justice, as stated.
He held an extensive discussion on the functioning of the Commission, its challenges, and its requirements. He assured that the state government would provide all possible support to the Commission for the protection and promotion of human rights, ensuring that Haryana continues to be a leading state in this field.
CM Saini also inquired about the Commission's visits to other districts of the state. The Commission members informed him that efforts are being made to inspect one jail every month and visit social organisations working for children and senior citizens.
The Chief Minister also sought details about significant decisions taken by the Commission. A detailed discussion on the achievements and activities of the Commission since its reconstitution in November 2024 was also conducted during the meeting.
Justice Lalit Batra informed that as of November 2024, 2,991 cases were pending, and by October 15, 2025, 2,551 new cases were received. Thus, the Commission heard a total of 5,542 cases and disposed of 4,638 of them.
The Haryana Human Rights Commission delivered judgments in 32 cases in November 2024, 148 in December 2024, and subsequently 551 in January, 360 in February, 691 in March, 478 in April, 826 in May, 569 in July, 433 in August, 460 in September, and 90 cases till October 15, 2025.
As a result, only 904 cases remain pending, which are currently under hearing. The members of the Commission also shared that the important reforms implemented on the recommendations of the Haryana Human Rights Commission were discussed during the 32nd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
Earlier, on October 12, the Haryana Governor, Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh, had released the Annual Report of the Commission.
Registrar, Ravi Kumar Sondhi and Protocol, Information, and Public Relations Officer, Dr. Puneet Arora, also remained present on this occasion.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the government taking human rights seriously. But I hope this isn't just another photo-op meeting with bouquets and shawls. The real test is whether common people actually get justice when they approach the Commission.
Monthly jail inspections and visits to organizations working for children and senior citizens are much needed initiatives. These vulnerable sections often suffer silently. Hope they maintain this schedule consistently.
The numbers show good progress, but I'm concerned about the variation in monthly judgments - from 32 to 826. This inconsistency might affect the quality of justice. Hope they maintain steady efficiency.
As someone from Haryana, I appreciate that our state is taking leadership in human rights protection. The Commission's work is visible in rural areas too - police behavior has improved noticeably in our district.
While the government support is welcome, I hope they focus on preventive measures rather than just reactive justice. Human rights education in schools and police training would be great additions to their work.
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